AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (POL 320)

Term: Spring 2016

Faculty

	Thomas C. EllingtonShow MyInfo popup for Thomas C. Ellington
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM (1/11/2016 - 5/4/2016) Location: MAIN TATE 117
Fri, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (5/6/2016 - 5/6/2016) Location: MAIN TATE 117

Description

320: American Constitutional Development.
Goal: To explore the principles and processes that have shaped America's development as a constitutional democracy; to develop the ability to critically analyze important constitutional questions.
Content :: Examines the framing of the Constitution, judicial review, and changing approaches to constitutional interpretation; separation of powers and federalism; civil liberties and civil rights, including First Amendment rights, equal protection, privacy, and criminal due process.
Taught : Fall. Alternate years.
Credit: 3 hours